We went to Otter Creek State Park. There is a nice place to go fishing and enjoy the views. There…read moreis also a campground. Many were there enjoying the state park.

Very flexible. Storms were threatening, and Mike allowed us to push back our ride by an hour and a…read morehalf to allow things to clear up. We received great riding instructions, the views from the trail were spectacular, and we even saw a rattlesnake and coyote along the way. We could have done without the ten minute Toby Keith lesson or the political commentary. That partially ruined the experience for me. Giving two stars since the business owner likes to leave nasty replies to honest reviews. Not a great way to run a business.

What a great day we had riding horses right in Capital Reef National Park! Marylou was so helpful…read moremaking our reservations and answering all our questions. Brett was our guide, he treated us like family (the kind you like) we had a blast with him, he was knowledgeable about the area and his love for the horses really showed. The horses were so well cared for and happy. They were fun and easy to ride. You will not be disappointed booking with them!

The ranger at the ranger station was very nice. Inside the station are bathrooms and informational…read morepamphlets about the area, as well as maps and a small corner with swag for purchase. Aside from Fish Lake (from which the forest takes its name), there are mountains and meadows that are equally beautiful. If you're interested, you can visit Pando. Pando is a quaking aspen that has multiple stems but they're all connected by a root system and all the "trees" have the same DNA. Pando is more like a iceberg where the below the surface portion is the significant bit. It is the world's largest tree (and perhaps organism) by mass. It is estimated to be at least several thousand years old, with some estimates being 16,000 years old. It feels so humbling to be visiting the forest since you feel like you're just a speck of dust compared to Pando around you. Mind blowing.

I've heard a few different people tell me about Fish Lake National Forest and encouraged me to…read morevisit. So I expected it to be much busier than it was on a holiday weekend. Surprising, and happily, I found it to be almost void of any people, with the exception of a few stragglers by the water and recreating about. There are beautiful trees throughout and plenty of viewing points along the road to get some lovely pictures. Watch out for cattle-I was purely delighted to come across a large herd making their way across the road.

great time with randy got us on fish and shared the area knowledge…read morebeen 2x and will return again

Great fly shop, Mike is very knowledgeable about the area and went out of his way to teach me a few…read morebasic cast techniques and in no time I was knew how to cast my fly . I went out the next day and was having a great time fly fishing and guess who show up? Mike.... he stay with me showing me where the fish hide out and I actually caught my first brown trout with his guidance. Thank you Mike for spending the time with me I recommend anyone wanting to learn to fly fish he is the man!!!! Thanks Ed

This is an amazing national park. One thing I noted about the park is that it offers things for…read morepeople to do regardless of their activity level. If you're super fit and want to do hikes, good for you as there's plenty of strenuous hikes! If you aren't as active or use a mobility assistive device, you can travel on the very, very scenic drive and also learn about the ghost town of Fruita (although the NPS employees live there). If you time your visit right, you can even pick fruits from the orchards. I combined the Rim Overlook trail with the trail to Hickman Bridge to get amazing views, as well as hiked the Cassidy Arch trail. The trails weren't too crowded, so it was a great place to listen to nature and focus on hiking. You're rewarded with amazing views. Definitely hit up Gifford Homestead for fruit pies. They often sell out in the afternoon.

Capitol reef is a stunner of a place, and a perfect visit spot for a short trip (1-2 days, imo)…read more You could definitely do a longer trip and REALLY see everything but I was satisfied to get a taste via some popular hikes including Cassidy arch, Hickman bridge, and the grand wash. I also was recommended to check out the Gifford Homestead where you can buy some EXCELLENT homemade pies and other goodies. I'm addicted to sugar so this was actually the highlight for me - the cinnamon roll, mixed berry and cherry pies that I bought were honestly some of the best pies I've had in my life. I had to eat them over the course of four days though since I was by myself and they are decently sizable (about the size of a large saucer/small dinner plate). As for the hikes - the arches were a bit strenuous but very doable in the span of a morning. Do beware that the trail is kind of hard to follow on the Cassidy arch trail - I got QUITE confused at one of the confluence areas of trails and ended up wasting a good 30 mins trying to figure out where I was/where the trail actually is. I saw a couple hikers coming down eventually and that's how I figured out where I was supposed to go. The Cassidy arch viewpoint is REALLY cool though, and of course the view of the vista at the arch itself is lovely. The Hickman bridge is also very impressive. I came on a random weekday in April and there were a handful of other hikers but really the trails were quite empty, and the trailhead lots had TONS of parking available, no issue. No traffic going in or out of the park either. The weather was decent; cloudy but wasn't rainy (it had been raining/sleeting just west of the park where my airbnb was though, so come prepared!). By the end of the grand wash hike in the early afternoon I was already getting pretty hot, and felt ready to move along on my NP road trip. Overall - if you're taking a tour of Utah I think it would be a travesty to miss this park, they're all incredible and unique in different ways!

As part of our family trip to Utah's National Parks, we stayed at Utah State Parks since they had…read moreopenings. It was a good choice. This is a nice state park with friendly staff and clean facilities. You get access to clean restrooms with showers and even a dishwashing area. These are excellent amenities and exactly what you need after a long day of hiking the nearby national parks. In addition, the park itself has some hiking and recreational activities available and is located on a scenic reservoir. Very good state park.

One of the best state parks I've stayed in. I've stayed in over 80 all over the countryread more

The lake was beautiful. We found a spot to walk alongside the lake for a bit. We just popped in to…read moresee it while we were passing by. We are definitely interested in coming back to get on the water and camp. The weather was beautiful and there were quite a few families camping that we saw.

Fun place to spend the day. Beautiful mountains surround the lake. Family and pet friendly.read more

This lake was something new from the normal. Walking on this frozen lake was challenging!! because…read moreI was afraid it can brake at any moment and can be dangerous. We wanted to give it a shot and while we were walking I heard some cracking but I before I got confident walking on the frozen lake I got a stick I was tapping on the ice to see if it break easily. Getting to the lake was so beautiful and the surrounding was really nice. Just make sure you have the right clothing for snow just to stay warm.

Very small lake area tucked away behind the village area. I had to actually stop at a store to ask…read morewhere to find it as I could not find it. There is a sign off the main road, I just did not spot it. I had went in late November and it was cold, although not freezing. I had thought for sure the water would still be flowing. Nope! It was frozen with a pretty thick layer of ice on the top. Not many people around as I only saw 1 other family walking around. There is a dirt walkway and also there was a lot of off-road vehicles that trail through the area. Plenty of parking, quick nature visit and interesting. Nothing to write home about.

High on the Colorado Plateau you'll find this gorgeous lake. It's at an elevation of about 8,400…read morefeet so it's the perfect summer escape from the heat. I come here at least twice a year during the summer months and I love how small the community is. Everyone knows each other. The lake itself is a substantial size covering about 1,300 acres. There are cabins on the lake and above in the surrounding hills. There's also a little market in town and just a few restaurants. Plan accordingly and bring what you need if you plan on staying for a few days. The location is also awesome because it's near one of my favorite hiking spots, Cedar Breaks and close to Zion & Bryce Canyon. The lake is surrounded by forest. It's so beautiful. Most folks visit to fish as you can find rainbow, cutthroat, brown, and brook trout. You can also canoe or kayak around the lake. ATV's are all around as that's how most people get around and there are hundreds of miles of trails to explore. It feels like you're very far from everything...

This place is a great place for catching big trout. It's in a remote part of Utah with VERY LIMITED…read morecell and internet service. Not a problem for most of us fishermen. There are a lot of campgrounds and nice cabins that make the over-nite trip enjoyable. Also, a nice general store and many restaurants near the lake. It's worth the drive for bordering states fishermen.